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Kimball v. Volkswagen Group of America Turbocharger Class Settlement

50% reimbursement of past paid turbocharger repair/replacement costs (up to $3,850 maximum for non-dealer repairs), or 40% if repair invoice does not specify covered cause. Warranty extension for Generation 3 vehicles covers 50% of repair/replacement costs.

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 29, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Volkswagen and Audi vehicles were equipped with turbochargers that allegedly had defective wastegates prone to premature failure due to corrosion or wear. Volkswagen Group of America denies the claims and maintains the turbochargers are not defective and function properly. The parties agreed to settle without the court deciding in favor of either party.

Do you qualify?

Current or past owners or lessees of certain model year 2008-2024 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles (GTI, Golf, Jetta, Eos, Passat, CC, Tiguan, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TT, and others) distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico and equipped with specific turbochargers, identified by VIN.

How to file

Submit a fully completed Claim Form with required supporting documentation (repair invoice, declaration of no engine modification, and proof of maintenance adherence if needed) online or by mail postmarked by November 29, 2025. Call 1-855-779-6685 for assistance. The claim deadline has passed as of the settlement approval date.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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